Welcome to the third day of our Christmas Giveaways! Today is brought to you by none other than ME! It is my turn to give you the chance to win a really stellar, totally blissful, holiday gift.
The gift of Quiet Time!
The gift of an hour. a. day. to. yourself!
The gift of calm, centered, happy children!
Please let me introduce you to my brand-sparkly new Quiet Time Club!
If you have spent any time exploring this 8 year old blog of mine, you have likely stumbled upon a few recurring themes. Notably, my slight obsession with my dear chickens, and my only slightly less obsession with my daily Quiet Time.
You see, not all that long ago, my life was more than a little chaotic. The little people in my home were SO busy – in fact, they definitely bordered on wild. And these little wild ones of mine were so completely dependent on me to be with them at all times that I never had time to myself. I could not take a shower, respond to emails, read a book, there was no chance of that happening throughout my day!
And this was certainly taking it’s toll on me. As well as on my kids (but I didn’t see this yet in my journey).
I remember so vividly the night I realized I needed a change. I realized I was miserable! I wanted to LOVE being home with my kids, but at that very moment in time, I didn’t.
So, the next morning I loaded up the crew and went to the library. I got every book I could find on parenting, creating a rhythm, and child development. I spent months and months researching.
And then, everything clicked.
We needed a strong rhythm. We needed to alternate between times of active with times of quiet, times of togetherness with times of independence. And we DEFINITELY needed a daily quiet time.
Guess what? It worked.
My house was still busy of course, but I did not FEEL busy. I felt calm and in control. My children felt calmer and more in control as well.
Forget surviving, we started thriving.
This idea of rhythm and Quiet Time was so life changing for me that I have found my calling. To share this amazing way of life with anyone who will listen to me!
The only part of Quiet Time I found to be a challenge was coming up with a daily quiet time activity to get my little ones engaged and settled in Quiet Time.
So I have created a monthly Quiet Time Club to do exactly that. Plus share all I have researched and learned about the power of Quiet Time and how to ensure it is a raving success in your home.
The Quiet Time Club includes:
A Step-by-Step guide for establishing Quiet Time in your home.
This guide walks you through the exact steps needed to get quiet time up and running. You will know exactly what you need to do and exactly when your child is ready to move on to the next step. In no time at all, you and your child will be enjoying an hour or quiet, independent time each day to relax and recharge so you can ALL be at your best.
A month of Quiet Time Activities every single month.
Each month we use ONLY 5 supplies (such as pipecleaners, clothespins, a deck of cards, and so on) and regular household items to send you an entire month of quiet time activities. These activities are perfect for helping draw children into an activity and become engaged with quiet time. These specially designed activities make quiet time special, fun, and highly educational as well.
The 6 Golden Rules for Quiet Time Success
I have boiled everything down to these 6 simple tips and tricks which will make sure your Quiet Time is a success and a time cherished by everyone in your home.
My support group
Having trouble? Questions that need answering? We are here for you each step of the way. We are building a quiet time community to build a group of parents walking a similar path. This community will support you in establishing a rhythm and quiet time in your home, and once your home is thriving, we hope you will support the community as well.
This Quiet Time Club has officially launched! Join me right here in: The Quiet Time Club!
This prize is valued at $185 – but between you and I – it is priceless.
Enter to win a whole year in The Quiet Time Club – and be the very first member when it launches next month – by leaving a comment below. Good luck!
Congratulations to our winner: Heather!
Join Heather and Me in The Club! Find out more right here
xo
Sarah
Marie says
What a delight! Quiet time play is amazing. It’s the fact that I can introduce the activity and it turns into independent time . Would totally love this prize to lessen the stress of what to do!
Sarah says
Oooh a delight! That is a perfect descriptor for Quiet Time, Marie. Thank you so much for entering – good luck!
Rebekah Sherwood says
Enter me please!
Sarah says
Will do – good luck Rebekah!
Daniella says
Excited about this giveaway! I love that you only use 5 items a month – makes it feel doable.
Lynanne says
Thank you for the giveaway! A year of quiet time?! It sounds incredible. We’ve done quiet time bins here and there, but between transitioning to losing nap time, school hours changing slightly, and other life difficulties and challenges, we’ve not made it to integrating a quiet time system or schedule. Encouraged for next year to start anew and implement quiet time regularly!
Sarah says
Love your positive attitude Lynanne! And I am so excited to support you on your new journey in the New Year. Good luck and thank you for entering!
Melanie says
Your projects and ideas are always so refreshing !!! Thanks for sharing all you e learned!!!
Sarah says
Well aren’t you lovely, Melanie! Thank you! And thank you for entering this giveaway – best of luck
G says
My girls want to try it!
Sarah says
Thank you for entering! Good luck!
Becca says
What a wonderful program and sweepstakes! We would love to try it.
Sarah says
Awesome, Becca! Good luck!
Slate says
A year of quiet time?! One day of quiet time would be heavenly 😅 haha. What a great subscription to win! It would save my sanity for sure!
Sarah says
Ooooh – I relate to this so deeply! Good luck, my friend!
Grace says
A year of quiet time sounds great!! Thanks for the giveaway!
Sarah says
Thank you for entering Grace! Good luck!
Heather says
Quiet time is amazing! Always looking for new ideas for my boys.
Sarah says
It really IS amazing, Heather – you are so right! Thank you for entering, good luck!
Candace Whitfield says
Quiet time with 5 year old twin boys is such a thing possible! Haha I would love the opportunity Thanks for the giveaway 😊
Sarah says
I am totally up for that BIG challenge, my friend!! Thank you for entering, good luck!
Shealyn Johnson says
Oh wow – this Quiet time package really does look helpful! Thanks for having the giveaway! We haven’t perfected the art of quiet time at our place so I look for any tips that have helped others.
Sarah says
I love how you have phrased that! It truly is an artform in my world. I am so excited to support you on this amazing journey, Shealyn! I have lots of Quiet Time posts heading your way in January. Thank you for entering! Good luck!
Latanya T says
This would be so awesome to win for my daughter! So many great tools each month to help promote creativity! I love it!
Sarah says
Yay! Thank you for entering Latanya! Good luck!
Grandma Jo says
I am so glad I found your web site. I was looking for quiet activities to put together for my daughter who is an awesome mom. She has the children doing quiet times but needed some more ideas and a little help to put the boxes together. So I would love a year of activities to help her accomplish her goal . Grandma Jo
Sarah says
What an amazing Grandma you are, Grandma Jo! Thank you so much for entering this giveaway, good luck!
C says
Please enter me in your giveaway, some quiet time would be great!!
Sarah says
Absolutely! Thank you for entering, good luck!
Jen says
This sounds amazing. I think Quiet Time could really help in our day with my almost-4 year old and 1 year old!
Sarah says
You bet it could, Jen! Thank you so much for entering – good luck!
Lisa Krueger says
Would love to try this! Thank you for all your great ideas!
Sarah says
Awesome, Lisa! Thank you for entering – good luck!
Angie Torres says
Ooh so exciting! We sort of do “quiet time” but it’s more independent play. I would love to be able to provide more activities and structure!
Sarah says
Well if you have independent play working well, you are going to sail right into these quiet time activities! Thank you so much for entering, good luck Angie!
Beth Steese says
Wow! This giveaway takes the cake. Thank you so much for the chance to win!
Sarah says
Yay! So happy you are excited about this one Beth! Thank you for entering, good luck!
Heather says
I’ve been trying to figure out a rhythm to our days and I’m now realizing we lost quiet time shortly after nap was dropped (to my dismay). This looks like the kind of kickstart we could really use to get that daily reset.
Sarah says
Ooooh, yes! This sounds ideal indeed. Thank you so much for entering Heather – good luck!
Cassandra says
The rhythm of quiet time has been such a joy for our home, and I am excited to share this with friends and have more resources for our home life!
Sarah says
Oh how wonderful, Cassandra! I am so happy to hear that this magical period has found it’s way into your home. Thank you so much for entering this giveaway, good luck!
Catherine says
I would love to gift this to my daughter. Working from home and having two children 3 and under takes its toll. This would help her immensely.
Sarah says
You are so kind, Catherine! Yes, quiet time is definitely a saving grace. Thank you for entering this giveaway, good luck!
Arielle Derman says
I desperately need some quiet time in my life!
Sarah says
I am so glad you found my blog, Arielle! I am thrilled to help you. Thank you for entering this giveaway – good luck!
Mishelle says
These activities sound like they might work in the classroom as well as at home. Teaching independence is sometimes a struggle.
Sarah says
Absolutely Mishelle!! Perfect for the preschool and kindergarten classroom. Good luck!
Emily says
Quiet time bins sound exactly like what I need right now. My 3 year old gave up his nap recently and we are trying to get the swing of things for quiet time. Would love to be entered to win this amazing giveaway!
Katie says
How lovely, thanks Sarah. Happy Holidays to all!
Barbara says
I would enjoy some ideas for future quiet times.
Christi says
Quiet time??? I don’t think I remember what that is:(
Jessica says
This would be amazing! Quiet time has been getting more and more challenging in the last year…
Daniella says
I accidentally replied to a comment above instead of making my own comment! Excited about this giveaway! Love that you only use 5 items per month!
Teresa Lass says
This sounds delightful! Count me in!
Lauren says
What a Godsend! Our youngest is starting to transition out of his afternoon nap so we’ve been scrambling to put together quiet time in its place. This subscription definitely sounds like a sanity saver! I especially love the idea of using only 5 Supplies!!
Maggie Keyser says
As a retired preschool and kindergarten teacher, I know the importance of self-directed independent quiet learning time. I look forward to establishing a routine with my young granddaughters.
Sarah says
Lovely, Maggie! Thank you for entering, good luck!
Lori says
OMG! I would love this! Life with a toddler is busy! BUSY!!
Sarah says
BUSY! Absolutely! Thank you so much for entering – good luck!
Denise Stokes says
Quiet time is such a necessity for everyone, including my 5 year old autistic grandson. Quiet time helps him regulate. Thank you
Sarah says
Quiet time is such a wonderful thing for everyone! Thank you so much for entering, good luck!
Tegan says
My eldest (4) still struggles a bit with the “independent” part of quiet time but my little (2) loves it! And when he can’t (won’t) do it by himself it’s a lovely way for us to spend quality time together.
Sarah says
Thank you so much for entering, Tegan! Good luck!
Kiki says
My husband stays home with the kids and could use all the help he can get! I bought one of your ebooks and it gave me great ideas and I’m sure this would be a great resource too!
Jill Hall says
Yay for quiet time! And now there will be a club?! How cool is that?
Angi Morrison says
This looks great!
Janet Boyanton says
This sounds like a game changer for tired parents.
Peggy Gwyn says
It is hard for me to imagine a life with quiet time moments.
Gina J says
Thank you for this contest. Any and all would be a blessing to keep things educational, fun and have quiett time. My beautiful child is my blessing and has changed and improved my life. My child is intelligent.
I would love to win!!
Sarah says
Good luck, Gina! Thank you for entering!
Keboletse Lelekanye says
I am so excited about the Quiet time. I have been struggling with Preschool children when it comes to how to engage them in order to be quite. So Sarah thank you so much for this.
Sarah says
I am so happy to be able to support you with this, Keboletse! Thank you for entering this giveaway, good luck!
Katie Eaton says
I am SO excited for this. YOU have been priceless in our homeschooling! Seriously. Third kid that I’ve homeschooled and the least amount of fighting because it’s so easy. Then you come to the rescue for the wild toddler! Genius I tell you.
Sarah says
Aw, what a lovely thing for you to write Katie! I am so thrilled to hear that my resources are helpful to you! Thank you very much for entering, good luck!
Carla Lin says
So generous!
Terri Lynn Lynn Dodd says
Thank you for your thoughtfulness that would be amazing, a blessing to any household!!
A says
Need need need!!!
Sarah says
Entered, entered, entered!! Ha!! Thank you so much and good luck!
Heather says
This sounds like an amazing recourse! I feel like I would greatly benefit from it anyways. 🙂
Sarah says
Thank you Heather! I have been working hard to make it fabulous! Thank you so much for entering, good luck!
Sarah says
CONGRATULATIONS HEATHER!! You are our lucky winner for a Year in the Quiet Time Club! Please check your email for a message from me. xo Sarah
Alyssa van der Merwe says
This sounds amazing. We don’t have any family where we live so there is no such thing as “quiet” (alone) time in my life. Also, COVID has really put a damper on making new friends who have kids. I am doing your Play Into Kindergarten Readiness program along with some other programs and it is such a huge relief to know that every day I know what I’m doing – even if it’s for a few minutes! The idea of Quiet Time is so daunting when my 3 year old Just. Won’t. Stop. and her behaviour goes down the drain when I’m trying to interact with my 1 year old. Anyway, this is long. Can you tell I don’t get out much??
Sarah says
Hi Alyssa! I am so happy that you are enjoying Play into Kindergarten Readiness! I understand so well what you are sharing. It is such a difficult season! Thank you so much for entering this giveaway – good luck!
Kaitie Kelly says
We are doing Homeschool for my 4 year old this year and this is so new to me and when I stumbled on your site I found not only help but relief! I’ve been so afraid I’m not doing enough but I love your reminders that is all about play right now. We are struggling to keep quiet time quiet recently so I’ve been pouring over your quiet bin posts! This would be so wonderful to win and implement!
Karen says
Your Quiet time activities sound really great to use with my 3year old grandkids. Thank you for this offer!
Sarah says
Wonderful Karen, good luck!
S says
Thank you
Megan says
I hope I win! Thanks for all the great work you do.
Sarah says
Thank you Megan, good luck!
S says
Thanks
Breanna says
About to have a newborn with a child and toddler to care for as well. Somewhat freaking out. Mostly realize there’s not much I can do at this point to change that haha
Except maybe get a rhythm going before the change happens! Would love to win this giveaway. Thanks for offering it!!
Sarah says
Oh congratulations Breanna! How exciting. I would be so happy to support you on your journey! Thank you for entering, good luck!
Sariah Bronson says
Thats awesome!!
Shannon Alexander says
Quiet time activity ideas would be very helpful here. I did not see what age it is geared for though. I will reread the article again to see if I missed it. My youngest is 7.
MYRSINI says
Who would say no to a year of quiet time? Thanks for the qiveaway!
LeAnn Harbert says
This would be great to use with my granddaughters when they are here.
Amy Ishiguro says
Getting a 3 year old to play by himself with out every single toy on the floor would be my dream quiet time.
Sarah says
I can definitely support you with this!! I have totally been here! It doesn’t count as quiet time if it takes just as long to clean up after. Thank you so much for entering! Good luck!
Maureen says
This sounds wonderful! Thank you!!
Sivagami says
Quiet time sounds like heaven. A year of quiet time activities with my four year old would be the perfect Christmas gift!
Sarah says
Lovely Sivagami! Thank you for entering, good luck!
Jane says
Hello! I hope to win this for my kids at work 🙂 I work with special needs children and some days we all need this little bit of quiet time!
Found your blog all the way from Singapore! Am excited to see what this new material will be!
Sarah says
Wow! All the way from Singapore! Incredible. Thank you so much for entering, Jane. Good luck!
Robyn Bischof says
Wow! So wonderful and what a blessing. It sounds so refreshing, fun and oh yes quiet! haha…My children will enjoy it. Having 5 boys I could sure use it! 🙂
Sarah says
Bless your heart Robyn! 5 boys!!! Quiet time was MADE for Mamas like you! Thank you so much for entering, good luck!
Theresa says
Quiet time sounds like I need it in my house! What a generous giveaway.
Definitely need to find out more about quiet time.
Lovely blog
Sarah says
Thank you so much Theresa – good luck!
Jennifer says
We love quiet time in this house, and always looking for more activities
Chanelle Lombard says
I definitely feel like I am not “in control” of the chaos most of the time, especially with two boys under 5 years old. This would be a fantastic prize!!!
Sarah says
I definitely would have written this exact comment about 8 years ago, Chanelle!! Thank you so much for entering – good luck!
Mia says
While my kids are grown now and out of the home, this sounds like a wonderful opportunity for me and the grandkids. It would allow us to build educational bonds while having fun. They would love coming over to Mimi’s house (smile).
Sarah says
Love this Mia, good luck!
Rachel says
I would LOVE this! I have done quiet time with my daughter starting at 2.. she is now 8 and knows to go to her room for 1 hour and play or read or listen to music or books. BUT my 4 year old son needs help with what to do. This would be perfect for him! He struggles to find something to do and continually comes out. Thank you Sarah!
Nancy Sanchez says
Sound really great. I have a 5 yr old and a 2 month old and am exited to learn about quiet time.
Sarah says
You are in the midst of such a busy season, Nancy! Quiet Time seems like it would be a very lovely addition to your day. Thank you so much for entering this giveaway! Good luck!
Heather says
Quiet time is magical…especially when you are in a room of preschool children! It works in a group, too, and I love that. Thank you for so many wonderful ideas!
Sarah says
A really great point, Heather! Thank you for adding this fact. Good luck!
Stephanie Joyce says
Love the intentional focus your quiet time activities can foster and the way it builds learner agency to grow independent. Thanks for your gracious offer!
Sarah says
Such a lovely way to phrase it Stephanie! Thank you for entering, good luck
Brooke says
What an amazing giveaway! As a mama of an only child, having some quiet time activities where I can sit and watch my little or have some time to myself while she’s occupied would be amazing!!
Jeanne Lee Miller says
Can’t wait to use this with my five year old
Sarah says
Heaven on Earth, Jeanne! Thank you for entering – good luck!
Elissa says
As a children’s librarian, I would love to share some of these ideas with parents!
Sarah says
Well you would just be the most popular librarian in town!! Thank you so much for entering, good luck!
Edee Wall says
This is a great activity.
Francis says
What a great resource for us. Thank you for the chance to win this prize!
Sarah says
I am so happy you think so Francis! Thank you for entering this giveaway – good luck!
Jennifer says
Of all the resources available online I find I always come back to you. Thank you for everything you do.
Vicki says
I enjoy your clever ideas. The Christmas tree cut with their name…fun!
Lindsey Cochrane says
My fiancé and I both work from home with our almost three year old. Any extra seconds of quiet time would be invaluable!! Me please!!
Amelia Rebolo says
AMAZING! Thank you! I am a big failure at quiet time but we definitely need it in our home!
Andrea Murrie says
I love all your stuff!! ❤️
Sarah says
Aww, thank you Andrea! And thank you for entering this giveaway – good luck!
Amanda Williams says
I stumbled apon your website a few months ago. I have bought a few of your products and I’m very intrigued with the quiet bins, but haven’t tried it yet.
Sarah says
I am so happy you found me Amanda, and thank you for purchasing some of my resources! I hope you love them. Thank you for entering my giveaway – good luck!
Krista says
I would love to incorporate these ideas into our routine!
Jane Graham says
I need more quiet time in my life!
Christina Reynolds says
YES! Sometimes when you need the quiet time the most, your brain can’t think of what to do, so this would be such a blessing! Thanks for the opportunity!
Sarah says
This is so true Christina!! Thank you so much for entering – good luck!
Kaitlyn Groff says
With Baby #3 on the way in May, a better rhythm & some quiet time would be heavenly!
Enter me please!
Sarah says
Entered, sweet Mama – and just in the nick of time, too. Quiet Time will be crucial for you come May! Thank you for entering and good luck!
Jocelyn Esterly says
This sounds wonderful and I’d love to try it! Quiet time is almost unheard of around here!
Sarah says
I am so excited to help you settle into this amazing part of life, Jocelyn! Thank you for entering – good luck!
Ashley says
This yearly subscription would be awesome to win!!! Quiet time is so so necessary to give the kiddos something to do while allowing parents to either get a moment of quiet or tackle some to-do’s that we otherwise do not have time to tackle during the day! 🙂 I also am such a fan of low prep activities for kids that are equally entertaining as a bigger prep activity. Whoohoo!
Sarah says
Oh you are going to LOVE the Quiet Time Club Ashley!! Thank you for entering this giveaway! Good luck!
Ashley says
Thank you. 🙂
Amanda Deuel says
With my two oldest in school, my 3yr old at home with me, MIL currently living with us until April, and my mom just having surgery and needing some extra help, I *crave* quiet!! This sounds amazing!
Sarah says
Oh you definitely need a Quiet Time, my sweet friend! I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Thank you so much for entering this giveaway! Good luck!
Tesa says
Quiet Time sounds wonderful! Please enter me in your give-away!
Sarah says
Absolutely, Tesa! Good luck!
Chanelle says
This sounds great. I’d love to implement quiet time more regularly in my house.
Sarah says
Wonderful Chanelle! Good luck!
Kristi says
This sounds amazing! Thank you!
Blaze says
Count me in as well! My son and his wife both work and have three young kids. There house after dinner is like being in an echo chamber of mega monsters. Easily creating Quiet Time with them would be so helpful. Thanks, Sarah, for thinking this all up as a resource for the rest of us. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Rebecca Moyer says
Any amount of quiet time would be greatly appreciated in our wild household! Thank you for the giveaways this month, it has been so fun to see them!
Melissa says
Missionary life and moving several places has kept me from being as organized with quiet times and fun lessons. Our young 3yr old active son keeps ‘Mommy’ blessedly busy, but oh how it would be sweet moment of rest to have some quiet times to refresh. Thank you for this giveaway opportunity.
Sarah says
Time to refresh – I love the way you phrased that, Melissa. Yes, you definitely need a daily quiet time in your life! Thank you so much for entering – good luck!
Juliet says
Thanks for the help you always give to the teachers. The ideas are awesome. My lessons have changed massively. Thank you again for the give aways
Sarah says
Oh I am so thrilled to read that my activities and ideas are helpful to you Juliet! Thank you for entering, Good luck!
Sarah Hawkes says
Quiet time?? Oh how I miss the….Now I am a Mumma Bear to 4 amazingly challenging boys, all of whom have ADHD. Quiet time would be an amazing thing to try to bring some sort of rhythm and routine to my home. Thank you for the amazing chance to win!!! Merry Christmas
Sarah says
I would so love to help you with this Sarah! Such a huge difference it would make in your days! Thank you for entering, good luck!
Savannah Marco says
This sounds amazing! We have 3 kids and a long term foster teen. My husband works 12 hours days and I feel totally exhausted all the time! Anything to help the chaos!
Sarah says
Your sweet Mama soul definitely needs quiet time! I have entered you – good luck!
Luciana says
This is great! Thanks for the giveaway, it sounds awesome!!!!
Sarah says
Thank you for entering, Luciana! Good luck!
Loryn says
I am so excited about this contest.
I’m a 29 year old montessorian and Stay at home mom of one. He is 2.5 and my life. However, I’ve really been struggling with my mental and physical health. I suffered postpartum depression on top of a previously diagnosed bipolar 2.
Now that my son is more active, I’m finding my stress levels rising and it’s really effecting me in negative ways. It got so bad that I had to enroll my son into a traditional daycare twice a week just so I can catch my breath. I feel like I’m failing as a mom and as a person in general.
After reading your post about quiet time, I think it’s just what I need to get the time I need to find my calm and balance each day without having to hand my son over to someone else because I can’t handle it. Im at my wits end and can really use help in anyway possible.
Sarah says
I am so sorry to hear you are struggling, Loryn. What an incredible mom you are to recognize your needs and know when you need support. Being willing and able to enroll your son in daycare so you can take time to be at your best is so important. I would love to support you in helping to establish a daily quiet time in your days. Sending so much love your way. Thank you for entering! xo Sarah
Christina Ross says
Quiet time whether we are big or small is an important part of a day! We all benefit from it!
Sarah says
Such a truthful statement, Christina!! Thank you for entering, good luck!
Karen says
Your give aways are absolutely wonderful! May God bless you and all you do!
Sarah says
Thank you so much Karen, I am so happy you love them! Good luck and thank you for entering!
Patricia Tucker says
I’ve been wanting to make up a quiet time bag for my granddaughter who I watched during the week and this would be awesome to have.
Sarah says
It would be such an awesome resource for you, Patricia! Good luck!
Jean says
This would be a perfect gift for myself bring a grandma who is working with my 4 year old granddaughter and a one year old grandson while their parents are caring for their patient’s needs from 7:00 until 7:00 or 8:00 at night. Thank you so much for the opportunity. Love and kisses to all. Grandma Jean
Sarah says
Lovely Grandma Jean! Thank you for entering, good luck!
Mylene Lafontaine says
Lol next month?! How many parents would LOVE it for the holiday… Non-homeschool parents too often have no idea what to do of all that wonderful ”free time” they have! Just food for thoughts! Love this!!! Hope it’s not too lat!
Sarah says
Oh I know!!! The sooner the better, right? Thank you so much for entering – good luck!
Jesse Rebekah Robinson John says
I would to receive the quite time guide ,it will help me with my seven children, which 6 is between 7 to 10 months old.
Tammy Rupa says
Another cool giveaway
Sarah says
Thank you, Tammy! Good luck!
Victoria Honsbein says
I have 4 children 6 and under. I need this so so much. Fingers crossed id love to win this competition.
Sarah says
Oh absolutely. You DO need this so much!!!! Good luck, Victoria!
Ephesia Lopez says
Please.add me in. This would be great help teaching 3’s &4’s.
Sarah says
Absolutely! Good luck!
es says
This is totally great for teachers, moms, grandparents, caregivers, siblings, and anyone involved in childcare!
We couldn’t ask for a better idea!
Sarah says
So happy you think so! Thank you for entering – good luck!
Mandy says
I’m all for quiet time!
Sarah says
You and me both my friend! Good luck!
Kim says
Quiet time is such a gift to teach to a child. How many adults do we know who “never slow down” and are “so busy” all the time?! If we could instill in our children that it is not only acceptable to take some time for independence but that it is a healthy choice for them, this world would be a better, and maybe even more kind, place. Whoever ends up with the win of this giveaway, I pray that child is able to make it a lifetime habit!
Peggy Matthes says
Hello, Just discovered you and all your wonderful stuff. I’m a librarian that works in our library’s children’s department and I’m always looking for new ideas and good articles and blogs to pass on to my patrons. Love your content. Thank you for all you do!
Sarah says
Thank you so much Peggy. SO happy you found me! Thank you for entering, good luck!
Robin Craft says
Looks like a wonderful set of ideas, I’ve been working with students for 40 years and continue to look for new ideas.
Sarah says
Good luck Robin, thank you for entering!
Elsa says
Wow. What a blessing this would be. Quiet time is the greatest struggle for me and my 4 year old — and I imagine my two year old will soon give up napping and join her ranks. How I would love this for my sanity.
Sarah says
Oh I would be so happy to support you in establishing this rhythm in your day, Elsa! Thank you for entering – good luck!
Leslie MacPherson says
What an awesome giveaway!
Sarah says
Thank you Leslie, good luck!
Joanie says
This site has so many creative resources! I will be recommending this as a go to for wee ones!!
Sarah says
That is the best compliment ever Joanie! Thank you! And thank you for entering my giveaway – good luck!
Kristin says
Such a lovely idea! It would be wonderful if I could win!
Sarah says
So happy you think so Kristin! Good luck!
Theresa says
Who doesn’t love quiet time??
Jami Thoms says
Wonderful!
Sarah says
Good luck, Jami!
Nadejda Mileva says
This sounds amazing, I’m sure this club would be more than worth it! 🙂
Sarah says
Thank you for entering! Good luck!
Amanda says
With a 4 year old and a 10 month old, I could really use some quiet time. And only needing 5 materials would make it a breeze to set up, which would make getting that quiet time even easier. Thank you for the giveaway!
Sarah says
Oh yes, you DEFINITELY are in the season of needing quiet time, my friend! Thank you for entering, good luck!
Sam S says
How incredible! We are to the age where quiet time is needed but naps are not. This would be a great addition to their day!
Faith says
Yay, so fun!
Hayley Ann Evans says
Oooooh! What a great prize!
Sarah says
Yay! So glad you think so Hayley, good luck!
Maureen says
I am ready for NEW quiet bin ideas.
Sarah says
WooHoo!! Well we have got you covered! Thank you for entering, Maureen! Good luck!
Victoria Behrman says
Enter me please
Susie Rakotz says
The last year for me was horrific, laid off from my job as an engineer for over 9 years, just bought a house with my boyfriend who committed suicide shortly after I was laid off, COVID hit so the whole world shut down, and just when I got a new job as a mechanic, surprise major surgery threw me right back into the hole I had just crawled out from. All while trying to raise a preschooler. Oof. Could really use some quiet time. Would be a game changer 😋
Sarah says
I am so, so sorry to hear about the horrific year you have had Susie. I am sending so much love your way. Thank you for entering my giveaway, good luck!
Jennifer P says
Quiet time definitely needs to be implemented at our house! It sounds amazing!
Rebecca says
What a wonderful giveaway, thank you!
Sarah says
Good luck!
Rachael Daley says
Love the idea of all things quiet time! Have been meaning to check out the books you have on this topic!
Annette S. says
As we care for our granddaughters, we’re re-learning how the rhythms go for young ones. Quiet times are essential for the whole household!
Sarah says
Ohhhhh so agree Annette! Good luck!
Courtney says
Just starting to introduce quiet time now with my little so I love that they create kits for this—always down for anything that can make the process easier!
Sarah says
Fabulous! Good luck!
Lisa Marie Labossiere says
I have just stumbled upon your site and I love it! Thank you for all that you share! Very much appreciated! I hope I am not too late to enter your contests.
Cheers!
Sarah says
Thank you so much Lisa Marie! Not too late, just in the nick of time. Good luck!
Jessica Tucker says
My 4 year old would love this! Fingers crossed 🤞 and good luck 🍀 to everyone.
Sarah says
Good luck!